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Drivers who kill others could receive life sentences under new laws – BBC News
A new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving is also being proposed under new legislation.
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Drivers who kill others after speeding, racing or using a phone could receive life sentences under new legislation.
Those who cause death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs could also get a life sentence.
The current maximum sentence for each crime is 14 years.
The sentencing reforms announced this week will be introduced in Parliament early next year. A new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving is also being proposed.
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